A Rush Hour Epiphany: On the Road in Haiti

A Rush Hour Epiphany: On the Road in Haiti

A Rush Hour Epiphany: On the Road in Haiti Dusk begins to fall like a sigh of relief after a long day’s work; blood, sweat and tears in its most literal sense. A stagnant line of vehicles is evidence of the journey home for many. Hues of pastel paint the sky, a thick...
A New Year: Looking Back & Looking Ahead

A New Year: Looking Back & Looking Ahead

A New Year: Looking Back & Looking Ahead At the end of 2020, hopeful optimism hung in the air. The calendar’s turnover was like an offer of respite for the weary; a long, deep exhale; an accomplished sense of relief I imagine most marathon runners feel as they...
In the Field: 4 Ethical Photo Practices

In the Field: 4 Ethical Photo Practices

In the Field: 4 Ethical Photo Practices Years ago, when I first traveled to Haiti, the iPhone had just made its initial release into the world, Facebook was still a networking tool for college kids, and T9 texting was the standard for telecommunication. Only about 25%...
The Reward of Risk in a Comfortable Life

The Reward of Risk in a Comfortable Life

The Reward of Risk in a Comfortable Life I was recently asked in an interview how risk has played a role in either my personal or professional life. I almost laughed at the question, not because it was comical or humorous but because of my long-standing history with...
Shattered and Pieced Together Again

Shattered and Pieced Together Again

Shattered and Pieced Together Again And so it goes: The coming and going, The greetings and goodbyes. You are there and I am here; The distance feels so bitter. So I wonder and I wander, Heart grieving and rejoicing, A harmony of sorrow and joy, Of feeling empty and...